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Peso vs Dollar November 6 2025

Peso Watch: How the World’s Top Currencies Are Moving November 6 2025

The Philippine peso is facing another tough week. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas exchange rate bulletin as of November 6, 2025, the US dollar continues to strengthen — leaving overseas Filipinos anxious and importers worried. The BSP sets today’s reference rate at ₱58.85 per $1, slightly weaker than yesterday. Every centavo drop affects […]
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Mass Visa Revocations Under Trump: Who’s Affected Now?

WASHINGTON — Fear and uncertainty continue to spread across immigrant communities in America. A senior US State Department official revealed that since President Donald Trump took office on January 20, the administration has revoked around 80,000 non-immigrant visas — a massive move reflecting one of the toughest immigration crackdowns in modern US history. These revocations […]
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Filipina Makes History with Gold Win at European ParaKarate

In Rome, a Filipina fighter proved that courage can turn pain into victory. Caroline Bautista Ulep, 39, brought immense pride to the Philippines after winning gold in the Kata K30 Female category at the 50th F.E.W. International Championship Italy 2025, held October 18–19 in Lignano Sabbiadoro. She stood out among 760 athletes from 16 countries […]
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Miss Universe Thailand Exec Breaks Silence, Issues Apology

The pressure is high. The spotlight is harsh.And in the middle of a global pageant storm — one man says sorry. Miss Universe Thailand national director Nawat Itsaragrisil has publicly apologized after the recent controversy that rocked the Miss Universe activities in Thailand. In an Instagram Story reposted by Bunda Latinas, Nawat said: “If anyone […]
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Why UNESCO Keeps Recognizing the Philippines for Urban Progress

MANILA — Two Philippine cities just earned a spot on the global stage — and it’s a proud moment for the entire nation. Dumaguete and Quezon City have officially joined the prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), a recognition that celebrates cities using creativity as a powerful engine for sustainable development. The Department of Tourism […]
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Why Pope Leo Wants America to Reflect on Migrant Treatment

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — Pope Leo is urging the United States to take a hard look at how migrants are being treated — especially those detained under policies enforced during the Trump administration. Speaking from his residence in Castel Gandolfo, the first U.S.-born Pope expressed deep concern after learning that immigrants detained at a federal […]
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DFA Moves to Help Filipino Seafarers Deported From the US

Their journey across oceans suddenly ended at a U.S. port.Now, more than 100 Filipino seafarers are back home — not because they chose to — but because they were deported. On Wednesday, representatives of the International Seafarers Action Center met with DFA Assistant Secretary Ezzedin Tago of the Office of Migration Affairs. And they came […]
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‘PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0″: Sofia Pablo cries at punishment

It was an emotional night inside Bahay ni Kuya. On Tuesday’s episode of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0, Sofia Pablo couldn’t hold back her tears as she struggled through a punishment given to housemates who violated the rules. The task was simple but painful:Carry rulebooks in your palms — the number depends on […]
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